In store displays - Home Energy Pros2016-12-10T03:34:12Zhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/forum/topics/in-store-displays?commentId=6069565%3AComment%3A149210&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noCheck the photos here -
http:…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2014-02-13:6069565:Comment:1492102014-02-13T22:53:36.498ZMichael Dunseithhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/MichaelDunseith
<p>Check the photos here -</p>
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<p>Maybe you will get some ideas.</p>
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<p>Maybe you will get some ideas.</p> Hands on props are highly re…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2014-02-13:6069565:Comment:1488942014-02-13T21:22:45.575ZTom Conlonhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/Tom667
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<p>One of my personal favorites is a portable light bulb comparison display we made from a pair of recycled old 6-lamp "bath bar" luminaires. We gave each its…</p>
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<dd><div class="description" id="desc_6069565Comment149059"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hands on props are highly recommended; all the better in a store-front type environment. Over the years, we've developed and used many tangibles in our classes for home inspectors and REALTORS. </p>
<p>One of my personal favorites is a portable light bulb comparison display we made from a pair of recycled old 6-lamp "bath bar" luminaires. We gave each its own pigtail, added a toggle switch to control each lamp base, and then mounted them both side-by-side on a musician's speaker stand. You can quickly and easily contrast numerous lamp attributes: waste heat, color temperature, beam spread, etc. in any combination you like. Add on a Kill-a-Watt meter (or two), and you can log kW or kWh too.</p>
<p>Or just turn on all 12 lamps at once, and give your class a free tan!</p>
<p>For more smart display ideas, check out the exhibits at any of these excellent energy training centers:</p>
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</dl> Hi Daniel,
Trying to explain…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2014-02-10:6069565:Comment:1487892014-02-10T16:41:09.836ZBud Pollhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/EverettPoll
<p>Hi Daniel,</p>
<p>Trying to explain to a home owner what a thermal bypass is, is time consuming and mostly ineffective. Yet a simple physical model will convey the explanation in a heartbeat. And a dozen models will make you look like an expert.</p>
<p>A display can vary from pretty pictures to a small house constructed inside your office, space being the limiting factor. If you have room, provide seating for 10 to 20 in an audience to listen to a short energy efficiency presentation. If…</p>
<p>Hi Daniel,</p>
<p>Trying to explain to a home owner what a thermal bypass is, is time consuming and mostly ineffective. Yet a simple physical model will convey the explanation in a heartbeat. And a dozen models will make you look like an expert.</p>
<p>A display can vary from pretty pictures to a small house constructed inside your office, space being the limiting factor. If you have room, provide seating for 10 to 20 in an audience to listen to a short energy efficiency presentation. If you lack that kind of space, then make many of your models portable so you can go on the road and take them along. Public speaking is a great way to keep busy during slow times.</p>
<p>An important part of good displays is how well you support them with the related wording. If every display provokes a list of questions then you will need an answer person available for everyone who visits. If 10 people show up at the same time you will want those signs to answer most/all of their questions. Murphy's law says they will most frequently show up in groups when only one person is in the office.</p>
<p>"Hands on" models has always worked for me in a variety of professions.</p>
<p>Bud</p>